1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1999 Ford Cougar
To start off, both 1999 Ferrari F50 and 1999 Ford Cougar were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 541 more horse power than 1999 Ford Cougar. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Cougar weights approximately 330 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
Because 1999 Ferrari F50 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Ferrari F50. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1999 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F50 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
